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A recent study using data from over 5,000 Canadian children shows that high screen time in early years links to poorer academics later in elementary school. Each extra hour of daily screen use reduced the odds of better reading and math scores by about 10%. Researchers analyzed screen habits of kids ages 0–5, then matched…
TikTok is buzzing with Gen Z creators warning against raising “iPad kids” — children glued to screens with little real-world interaction. The term describes kids who rely heavily on devices for entertainment and throw tantrums when screens are taken away. TikTokers like @gabesco and @hopeyoufindyourdad have shared viral videos, urging peers to limit screen time…
In Toyoake, a city in central Japan, local officials have introduced a non-binding guideline urging residents — especially young people — to limit smartphone use to two hours per day. The experiment is aimed at tackling screen addiction, sleep disruption, and mental health issues. Gen Z participants in the Guardian challenge revealed wide variation in…
